April 28, 2009 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Joseph Pacheco called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:00pm.
Present were Joseph Pacheco, Donald L. McKinnon and Marie Smith.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to accept the minutes of the April 21, 2009 meeting as printed. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Board of Selectmen Re-Organization
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to nominate Mr. McKinnon as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. The vote was unanimous. Mr. McKinnon accepted.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to nominate Mrs. Smith as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. The vote was unanimous. Mrs. Smith accepted.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to nominate Mr. Pacheco as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen. The vote was unanimous. Mr. Pacheco accepted.
Mrs. King was present and reminded all residents that the Town’s 4th quarter tax bill is due on Friday,
May 1, 2009.
Pat Riley, Michelle Ennis, Pat White and Kathleen Roberts were present to request the Board’s approval of CAST Week in Raynham. Mr. McKinnon read the proclamation designating the week of May 3, through May 9, 2009 as CAST Week in the Town of Raynham. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the request. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Michelle Ennis informed all of the activities throughout the week. Mrs. White and Mrs. Roberts were enthusiastically looking forward to the upcoming activities, which they will participate in during CAST Week. Mrs. Smith and Mr. Pacheco thanked them all for the efforts in working together to organize such an event for the Town.
Alan Perry, Health Agent, was present. Mr. Perry spoke of the recent outbreak of the Swine Flu.
Mr. Pacheco requested that information pertaining to the Swine Flu be placed on the Town’s website.
Mr. Buckner presented the articles to the Board for the Special Town Meeting to be held May 18 prior to the Annual. Board members said that they had reviewed them. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the articles as listed for the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon spoke of the tie vote for the vacant position on the Planning Board. Mr. Buckner informed the Board that the Secretary of State’s office had told the Town Clerk that when voting results end in a tie, a joint meeting be scheduled between the Board and Board of Selectmen to discuss the proposed candidates and nominate someone to serve until the next Town Election. Mr. McKinnon suggested that the individuals who were write-ins on the ballot forward a letter of interest to the Board along with any other individuals who would be interested in the position. Mr. Pacheco reminded all that this vacant position on the Planning Board is for a one-year term.
Mr. Pacheco congratulated Mr. McKinnon on his re-election to the Board and to all the remaining candidates who won.
Mr. McKinnon spoke about the new House budget. Mr. McKinnon informed all that the Lottery line item fund has been omitted and replaced with something called unrestricted aid. Mr. McKinnon also stated that the Police Career Incentive (Quinn Bill) had also been eliminated. Mr. McKinnon suggested forwarding correspondence to the Governor, Senator Pacheco and Representative Flynn requesting that the Lottery line item along with the Quinn Bill be returned as a line item in the Budget. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to forward the correspondence requesting the re-instatement of the Quinn Bill and Lottery Line Item to the Budget. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mrs. Smith spoke of the figures in the Budget and the Governor’s consolidation of figures.
Mr. McKinnon thanked everyone who voted Saturday in the election and thanked Mr. Pacheco for his outstanding role as Chairman during the past year.
Correspondence – The Board received a copy of a thank you note from the Town Clerk to the Highway Department for their efforts in setting up the necessary items needed during the past Election Day.
Correspondence – The Board received from Kevin Ellis a consideration letter to be appointed on the Board of Directors for RAYCAM.
Correspondence – The Board received from SRPEDD a request to appoint a member to be liaison.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to appoint Marty Newfield to the SRPEDD Committee. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to appoint Roger Stolte from the Highway Department to the JTPG Committee. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from the Town of Norton for assistance in the Changes in the Calculation of the Subsidized Housing Inventory. Board Members concurred to take under advisement for one week.
Correspondence – The Board received from the MA State Lottery Commission information regarding KENO to go being offered to Landy’s Market and Stop & Save. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the offering of KENO to go to Landry Market and Stop & Save. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a reminder regarding the Annual Youth Fishing Derby on May 9, 2009 at Johnson Pond.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Seekonk Board of Selectmen information regarding a meeting to discuss Inter-Municipal Agreements on May 7, 2009 at the Marriott Inn.
Correspondence – The Board received an application for a license from Aggregate Inc. to store 75 gallons of LP gas at their King Philip Street address. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to schedule a Public Hearing on May 12, 2009. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – A note of thanks was received for all those who helped at the Rabies Clinic especially Dr. Reamsnyder who donated all the proceeds.
Correspondence – The Board received from Global Broadcasting a request to not designate a Boston Channel for news in the Raynham area. Board Members requested correspondence be forwarded back stating the Board’s interest in the Boston Channel in the Raynham area.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding the Annual SRPEDD Meeting on May 27, 2009.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for Tag Days for the following: Avon Walk for Breast Cancer fundraiser at Wal-Mart on May 7 & 8, 2009; Lets Dance fundraiser at Wal Mart on May 1, 15, & 22, 2009. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the above-listed Tag Days. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
7:26pm – Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants, Executive Session regarding Collective Bargaining with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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